iPhone and iPad users are reporting that they’re suddenly unable to send or accept game invites. When opening a game invite, the screen just hangs indefinitely and retrying the operation just triggers the same behavior. After investigating this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are
several different underlying causes that might cause this problem with Game Pigeon. Here’s a shortlist of potential culprits that might be responsible for this iOS issue: Now that you are familiar with every potential cause of this issue, here’s a list of verified fixes that other affected users have successfully used to get to the bottom of this issue: Restart iOS deviceOftentimes, all it takes is a simple restart. iOs users facing this problem on both iPhones and iPads have confirmed that in their case the problem with Game Pigeon has stopped occurring after they did a simple restart. The fact that this simple fix is effective for many users suggests that the problem can also be caused by a common OS glitch facilitated by cached temporary files – By rebooting your iOS device, you will clear any temporary data that your phone or tablet is currently maintaining. Depending on which device you’re using, follow one of the guides below to restart your iOS device:
If a simple restart didn’t fix the Game Pigeon issue on your iOS device, move down to the next potential fix below. Update your iOS device to the latest versionAs it turns out, one of the most common instances that will cause this issue with Game Pigeon is an outdated iOS version. In the past, there were several different scenarios where a lot of users reported this particular issue – Every time, this happened when Apple released a new iOS version for the iPhone or the iPad. Note: Keep in mind that when a new update is released, it takes a while until every iPhone or iPad users receive the notice to update. So even if a new version is available, it might take a while until you’re prompted to update. If you have a pending iOS version that is waiting to get installed but you kept postponing it, doing the installation should be enough to allow you to fix the Game Pigeon functionally. In case you’re looking for step-by-step instructions on updating your iOS device to the latest version available, follow the instructions below:
In case the problem is still not fixed, move down to the next potential fix below. Disable and Reactivate iMessageIf none of the methods above have been effective in your case, you should also start troubleshooting against a potential issue facilitated by the Imessage functionality. As it turns out, there are a lot of user reports confirming that they managed to fix the Game Pigeon issue after temporarily disabling the iMessage functionality on their iPhone or iPad with a SIM card before turning it back up. This is confirmed to resolve the glitch that causes issues with sending and receiving Game Pigeon invitations. If you haven’t tried this yet, follow the instructions below to temporarily disable iMessage before activating it again:
Kamil is a certified MCITP, CCNA (W), CCNA (S) and a former British Computer Society Member with over 9 years of experience Configuring, Deploying and Managing Switches, Firewalls and Domain Controllers also an old-school still active on FreeNode. Why is GamePigeon not working on my iPhone?When the iOS version on your iPhone or iPad is not up-to-date, there are chances of some applications not being to run on your system. One such program/platform could be the GamePigeon. The only way out here is to update the latest iOS version on your system.
How do I get pigeon back on my iPhone?Open the app drawer and tap. . Tap the Manage tab. Turn on the app to add it to your app drawer.
Does GamePigeon work on all iphones?GamePigeon, the popular gaming app that was designed for Apple's iMessage, has been a fan favorite since its release alongside a revamped messaging app in iOS 10 — at least for Apple users. Despite calls for iMessage to be available on Android, the service is currently exclusive to Mac, iOS, and iPadOS users.
How do I fix games on my iPhone that wont work?If an app on your iPhone or iPad doesn't work as expected, try this.. Close and reopen the app. Force the app to close. ... . Restart your device. Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. ... . Check for updates. ... . Delete the app, then redownload it.. |